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Patet (pronounced correctly as patît) are 10 or 18 days of “reflection and pondering” before the ushering in of nauv-rooz or the new-year. The word patît comes from the Avestan paiti and means: “on the way to, in the direction … Continue reading →

In the Zoroastrian religion, Trees are earthly embodiments of Ameretát “Immortality, Deathlessness, Life ever-lasting.” Specifically ancient trees, evergreens and healing herbs exemplify Immortals and Immortality. Zoroastrian Priests are enjoined in the Avesta (book of hidden, unknown wisdom) to hold sacred … Continue reading →

According to the Avesta (book of unknown/hidden wisdom) “hamaß.path.maiðya” or Vernal Equinox marks the beginning of the religious year. The Avestan term “hamaß.path.maiðya” refers specifically to the precise moment when the celestial paths (Avestan path) are at an equal/same length … Continue reading →

Zoroastrianism and democracy These days, it is very common to come across the preposterous portrayal of present-day modern ideas and values into depictions and/or interpretations of the ancient Zoroastrian wisdom. Such approach instead of depicting the ancient Zoroastrian sacred poetry … Continue reading →

June the 25th is the feast of IMMORTALITY “ameretát” in the Avestan Calendar. In the Indo-European poetry it is a basic feature of the god beings that they are “immortal and destined for eternity.” Ameretát “immortality, deathlessness” is one of … Continue reading →

Mazdá is the Ahûrá/Æsir par excellence in Zoroastrianism. Mazdá is the essence of godhood and all the ahûrás/æsir are different aspects, virtues, powers of Mazdá. Mazdá and/or Ma(n)zdá (*mens-dheh-) incorporates the Indo European noun *mens of the stem ménos “mind-force, passion, spirit, will … Continue reading →

The Zoroastrian worship implies a focus on faith/belief in the Ahûrá or Æsir. The Zoroastrian formula of faith ends with the words ahûra-tkaæšö “the teaching of the original god-powers.” Ahûrá or Ahûrö means “lordship, supreme ability, artful command to bring … Continue reading →

July 1st was the festival of Tištar, literally “Tri Star,” an astral god being or yazatá (worthy of adoration.) Tištar is the luckiest and most brilliant star in the night sky. The eighth song in the beautiful Avestan mythopoetic Yašt … Continue reading →

The preeminent god of the Rig Veda is Indra, preeminent as much by the number of hymns addressed to him as by the wealth of the myths about him. Some 250 hymns are dedicated to him, while he shares honors … Continue reading →

Hárut and Márut are the name of two angels who taught mankind “every miraculous formula.” They are mentioned once in the Koran (2:96 [2:102].) The passage admonishes the Jewish people concerning king Solomon. The koranic verse states: “Solomon did not … Continue reading →